Green Attic’s Building Science principles are the foundation of our work :
- Provide Longer Lasting And Better Performing Building Materials
- Focus On Home Comfort and Efficiency, Air Quality, Performance
- Green Building – Using Plant-Based Natural Materials When Possible With The Lowest Carbon Footprint
Why Green Attic Uses Cellulose
Blow-in Cellulose Insulation is installed in empty spaces in the structural framing to slow down the transmission of heat out in winter and reduce drafts/cold. Cellulose Insulation is used to control heat flow for the following reasons:
Cellulose Home Durability benefits:
Eliminates cold spots that may cause condensation problems resulting in the growth of mold and mildew and the staining of structural components as well as finish materials
Cellulose Comfort benefits:
Cellulose creates warmer surfaces and reduces chills and drafts caused by radiation and convection.
Prevents overheating due to excessive solar gains.
Cellulose Energy Efficiency Benefits:
Insulating with Cellulose = Results: never before seen instant monthly energy savings which costs less as prices rise.
Cellulose Insulation Creates Air Trapped Between Layers and divides the air space to reduce heat transfer in winter from the living side and heat intrusion from the attic side in summer.
Here are considerable significant facts: cellulose insulation outperforms other insulations in certain key areas for you the homeowner. The goal is clear: unnaturally keep your home cool in the summer and warm in the winter ( opposing temperature of exterior climate ). Cellulose is the clear winner when all categories are considered.
- Cellulose Manages Moisture
- Reduced BTU’s during manufacturing / Recycled Production
- Blocks Radiant Heat Transfer
- Quiet Home Through Sound Absorption
- Cellulose Is The Highest Recycled Content Among Its Peers
- Cellulose Disperses Moisture and increases building component longevity.
- Eliminates Convective Air Movement
- Plant Based Material
- Higher Density = Better R-Value
- Cellulose Insulation Blown-in Method uses high pressure to completely fill gaps and voids around irregular objects such as conduit, pipes , framing etc. .
Insulation Principles: 1. Heat moves from hot to cold Cellulose Prevents This Transfer 2. Air and water move from high pressure to low-pressure Cellulose Balances Room Temperature by Eliminating Cold Spots In Winter And Hot Spots On The Ceiling In Summer 3. Moisture migrates from wet to dry Cellulose Dense Packs The Framing Assembly / Stud Cavity eliminates drafts and moisture resulting from opposing temperatures.
